Strengthening a Report with Evidence | Learn Chinese in English

Chinese lesson set in a contemporary Shanghai everyday setting: In a workplace feedback session, two adults discuss strengthening a report with more evidence before it is shared widely..

EN → ZH / Level: B2

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Dialogue

A

我想在这份报告广泛分享出去之前讨论一下。

wǒ xiǎng zài zhè fèn bào gào guǎng fàn fēn xiǎng chū qù zhī qián tǎo lùn yí xià I wanted to discuss the report before it is shared widely.
B

我怀疑有些部分可能需要更多证据。

wǒ huái yí yǒu xiē bù fen kě néng xū yào gèng duō zhèng jù I suspected some sections might need more evidence.
A

论点很有力，但这些建议似乎缺乏依据。

lùn diǎn hěn yǒu lì, dàn zhè xiē jiàn yì sì hū quē fá yī jù The argument is strong, but the recommendations feel unsupported.
B

我过于依赖访谈，没有使用足够的数据。

wǒ guò yú yī lài fǎng tán, méi yǒu shǐ yòng zú gòu de shù jù I leaned too heavily on interviews and did not use enough data.
A

加入数据会让人更难否定这些结论。

jiā rù shù jù huì ràng rén gèng nán fǒu dìng zhè xiē jié lùn Adding data would make the conclusions harder to dismiss.
B

我可以修改那一部分，并清楚地标出不确定的地方。

wǒ kě yǐ xiū gǎi nà yí bù fen, bìng qīng chǔ de biāo chū bú què dìng de dì fang I can revise that section and flag uncertain points clearly.
A

这样可以提高可信度，同时不会削弱整体传达的信息。

zhè yàng kě yǐ tí gāo kě xìn dù, tóng shí bú huì xuē ruò zhěng tǐ chuán dá de xìn xī That would improve credibility without weakening the overall message.
B

在把更新后的版本发给更广泛的群体之前，我会先发给你。

zài bǎ gēng xīn hòu de bǎn běn fā gěi gèng guǎng fàn de qún tǐ zhī qián, wǒ huì xiān fā gěi nǐ I'll send you the updated version before it goes to the wider group.

Word by Word

我 “我” refers to the speaker, meaning “I” or “me” in this dialogue. It commonly appears before the action or feeling being expressed, as in “我想” and “我怀疑”. Use it when stating your own view, plan, or action.
想 “想” expresses the speaker’s intention to discuss the report. In “我想在这份报告广泛分享出去之前讨论一下”, it introduces what the speaker intends to do. A common reuse pattern is 想 + action, especially when expressing a plan or desire.
在 “在” marks the time before which the discussion should happen in “在这份报告广泛分享出去之前”. Here it introduces a time expression rather than a physical location. Use 在 + time or situation to place an action in context.
这 “这” means “this” and points to the specific report under discussion in “这份报告”. It is used before the classifier and noun. A common pattern is 这 + classifier + noun when identifying a nearby or currently relevant thing.
份 “份” is the classifier used here for the report in “这份报告”. It connects the demonstrative “这” with the document noun “报告”. Use it with documents or other items treated as individual copies or pieces.
报告 “报告” means “report”, the document being reviewed and revised in the dialogue. In “这份报告”, it identifies the specific document under discussion. Use it for a written or presented account of information, findings, or analysis.
广泛 “广泛” means “widely” and describes the broad circulation of the report in “广泛分享出去”. It indicates that the sharing will reach a broad range of people or groups. It commonly modifies an action or scope in formal workplace communication.
分享 “分享” means “share”; here it refers to distributing the report to others. In “分享出去”, the report is being shared outward for broader circulation. Use 分享 + object when saying what information, material, or experience is shared.
出去 “出去” adds an outward direction or result to “分享” in “分享出去”. It frames the report as being sent out beyond the current discussion or source. Directional complements such as this can show that an action extends outward.
之前 “之前” means “before” and places the discussion earlier than the report’s wider sharing in “广泛分享出去之前”. It follows the situation or action that serves as the reference point. A common pattern is action or situation + 之前 for “before doing something”.
讨论 “讨论” means “discuss” and refers to examining the report together before it is shared. In “讨论一下”, the following “一下” makes the request sound lighter and shorter. Use 讨论 + topic when talking through an issue, document, or proposal.
一下 “一下” makes “讨论一下” sound brief, light, or less forceful rather than presenting a heavy formal demand. The characters “一” and “下” work together here as one light-action expression, not as a literal count and downward direction. It is useful when politely suggesting a short action or exchange.
怀疑 “怀疑” means “suspect” and shows that the speaker thinks some sections may have a problem without presenting that judgment as certain. In “我怀疑有些部分可能需要更多证据”, it introduces a cautious assessment. Use 怀疑 + statement or issue when expressing a reasoned doubt.
有些 “有些” means “some” and limits the concern to a subset of the report in “有些部分”. It shows that not every section is being discussed. Use 有些 + noun when referring to an unspecified portion of a larger group.
部分 “部分” means “part” or “section”; here it refers to sections of the report. In “有些部分”, it identifies the report areas that may need more evidence. Use it for a distinct portion of a document, task, or larger whole.
可能 “可能” means “may” or “possibly” and keeps the need for more evidence uncertain in “可能需要更多证据”. It signals a possibility rather than a definite conclusion. Use 可能 + action or situation when discussing something that might happen or be true.
需要 “需要” means “need” or “require”; here it describes what some sections may require. In “需要更多证据”, the object of the need is “更多证据”. Use 需要 + person, thing, or action to state a requirement.
更多 “更多” means “more” and indicates an amount beyond the evidence already used or available. It directly modifies “证据” in “更多证据”. Use 更多 + noun when asking for or describing an increased quantity.
证据 “证据” means “evidence”, referring to information that supports the report’s sections and conclusions. In “需要更多证据”, it is what would strengthen the discussion. Use 证据 when discussing support for a claim, argument, or conclusion.
论点 “论点” means “argument” or “point being argued”. In “论点很有力”, it refers to the central claim or reasoning presented in the report. Use it when evaluating or explaining a position supported by reasoning or evidence.
很 “很” adds degree to “有力” in “很有力”, giving the meaning “quite” or “very strong”. It appears before the quality being described. A common pattern is 很 + descriptive word when making a natural description.
有力 “有力” means “strong” or “powerful”; here it evaluates the report’s argument as persuasive. In “论点很有力”, it describes the strength of the argument rather than physical force. Use it with arguments, evidence, reasons, or other things that have persuasive strength.
但 “但” means “but” and introduces a contrast between the strong argument and the unsupported recommendations. It connects two parts of the speaker’s evaluation. Use it before the contrasting point when acknowledging one positive or relevant fact and then adding a limitation.
这些 “这些” means “these” and points to the specific recommendations being evaluated in “这些建议”. It marks them as identifiable items in the current discussion. Use 这些 + classifier or noun when referring to several things already in focus.
建议 “建议” refers to the recommendations in the report. In “这些建议似乎缺乏依据”, it identifies the proposals whose supporting basis is being questioned. Use 建议 for a proposal about what should be done, especially in planning or workplace discussions.
似乎 “似乎” means “seem” or “appear to” and softens the judgment in “似乎缺乏依据”. It presents the lack of support as an appearance or assessment rather than an absolute accusation. Use 似乎 + description or situation when making a cautious observation.
缺乏 “缺乏” means “lack” or “be short of”; here it says the recommendations do not have enough supporting grounds. In “缺乏依据”, the following noun identifies what is lacking. Use 缺乏 + resource, quality, or support when describing an absence or shortage.
依据 “依据” means “basis” or “supporting grounds”. In “缺乏依据”, it refers to the reasons or evidence that would support the recommendations. Use 依据 when explaining what a judgment, proposal, or conclusion is based on.
过于 “过于” means “too” or “excessively” and criticizes the degree of reliance in “过于依赖访谈”. It indicates that the reliance went beyond what was appropriate for the report. Use 过于 + action or description when saying that something is excessive.
依赖 “依赖” means “rely on” or “depend on”; here it describes relying on interviews as a main source. In “依赖访谈”, the following noun names what the speaker relied on. Use 依赖 + source, person, or resource when describing dependence.
访谈 “访谈” means “interviews”, referring to the interviews used as material for the report. In “依赖访谈”, it is the source on which the speaker relied too heavily. Use it when referring to structured conversations used to gather information or views.
没有 “没有” marks the absence of using enough data in “没有使用足够的数据”. It presents that action as not having occurred to the required extent, without itself specifying a tense form. Use 没有 + action to say that something was not done or did not happen.
使用 “使用” means “use”; here it refers to using data in preparing the report. In “使用足够的数据”, the following phrase identifies the material used. Use 使用 + object for tools, information, methods, or resources.
足够 “足够” means “enough” or “sufficient”, describing the amount of data in “足够的数据”. It indicates that the quantity meets the needed level. Use 足够 + 的 + noun when describing a sufficient amount of something.
的 “的” links “足够” to “数据” in “足够的数据”, showing that the preceding description modifies the noun. It turns the phrase before it into information about the following noun. A common reuse pattern is modifier + 的 + noun.
数据 “数据” means “data”, the material the speaker says was not used in sufficient quantity. In “使用足够的数据”, it is the object of using. Use 数据 when referring to recorded information used for analysis, support, or decision-making.
加入 “加入” means “add” or “include”; here it refers to adding data to the report or its analysis. In “加入数据”, the following noun identifies what is added. Use 加入 + material, information, or element when incorporating something into an existing work.
会 “会” indicates the expected consequence in “加入数据会让人更难否定这些结论”, meaning that adding data would make a result likely. It connects the proposed action with its consequence. Use action + 会 + result when describing an expected effect.
让 “让” introduces the effect that adding data has on people in “让人更难否定这些结论”. It means “make” or “cause someone to experience a result”. A common pattern is 让 + person + description or action.
人 “人” means “people” or “a person”; in “让人更难否定这些结论”, it refers generally to anyone evaluating the conclusions. It is used here without naming a specific individual. Use 让人 + description when describing an effect on people in general.
更 “更” means “more” or “even more” and increases the degree of difficulty in “更难否定”. It compares the resulting difficulty with the situation before adding the data. Use 更 + descriptive word when indicating a higher degree.
难 “难” means “difficult” or “hard”; here it describes how difficult it would be to dismiss the conclusions. In “更难否定”, it is followed by the action whose difficulty is being evaluated. Use 难 + action when saying that an action is difficult to carry out.
否定 “否定” means “reject”, “deny”, or “dismiss”; here it refers to dismissing the report’s conclusions. In “否定这些结论”, the following noun identifies what is rejected. Use 否定 + claim, conclusion, or judgment when refusing to accept it as valid.
结论 “结论” means “conclusion”, referring to the findings reached in the report. In “这些结论”, it identifies the conclusions that additional data would help support. Use it for a result or judgment reached after considering information.
可以 “可以” means “can” or “be able to”; here it presents revising the section and flagging uncertain points as feasible. It introduces the speaker’s proposed actions in “我可以修改那一部分”. Use 可以 + action when offering or stating that an action is possible.
修改 “修改” means “revise” or “modify”; here it refers to changing the section of the report. In “修改那一部分”, the following phrase identifies what will be revised. Use 修改 + document, section, text, or plan when improving an existing version.
那 “那” means “that” and points to the section previously identified as needing attention in “那一部分”. It distinguishes the referenced section from the speaker or listener. A common pattern is 那 + classifier + noun when referring to a specific item.
并 “并” connects the two actions “修改那一部分” and “标出不确定的地方”. It means “and” and gives the sentence a compact, somewhat formal flow. Use it to link parallel actions, especially in workplace or written communication.
清楚 “清楚” means “clearly” in “清楚地标出不确定的地方”. It describes the manner in which the uncertain points will be marked. With 地, it commonly comes before an action to show how that action is performed.
地 “地” links “清楚” to “标出”, marking “清楚” as the manner of the action. In “清楚地标出”, it means that the marking will be done clearly. A common pattern is descriptive word + 地 + action.
标出 “标出” means “mark out” or “flag”; here it refers to visibly identifying the uncertain points in the section. The complement “出” gives the sense that the points are brought out or indicated. Use 标出 + item when making a particular detail noticeable in a document or list.
不确定 “不确定” means “uncertain” and describes points whose status or accuracy is not settled in “不确定的地方”. It is used as a description before the noun “地方”. Use it when clearly acknowledging that information, an answer, or a point is not certain.
地方 “地方” literally means “place”, but in “不确定的地方” it refers to points or areas of the report. It identifies the parts where uncertainty should be marked. Use 地方 for a physical place or, with a description, a particular aspect or point in a matter.
这样 “这样” means “in this way” and refers to the preceding plan of revising the section and clearly flagging uncertain points. It introduces the effects of carrying out that plan. Use 这样 when referring back to an immediately described method or arrangement.
提高 “提高” means “raise” or “improve”; here it refers to improving the report’s credibility. In “提高可信度”, the following noun identifies the quality being raised. Use 提高 + quality, level, standard, or ability when describing improvement.
可信度 “可信度” means “credibility”, the degree to which the report is considered trustworthy. In “提高可信度”, it is the quality that the proposed revisions would improve. Use it when evaluating whether information, an argument, or a source can be trusted.
同时 “同时” means “at the same time” or “while also” and presents a second effect alongside improving credibility. In “同时不会削弱整体传达的信息”, it connects the positive improvement with the absence of a negative effect. Use it to link two results or actions that hold together.
不会 “不会” indicates that weakening the overall message is not expected in “不会削弱整体传达的信息”. In this sentence it means “will not” or “would not”, depending on how the proposed action is viewed. Use 不会 + action or result to state that something is not expected to happen.
削弱 “削弱” means “weaken”; here it refers to reducing the strength or impact of the overall message. In “削弱整体传达的信息”, the following phrase identifies what would not be weakened. Use 削弱 + argument, effect, strength, or message when describing a loss of force.
整体 “整体” means “overall” or “as a whole”. In “整体传达的信息”, it sets the scope as the message conveyed by the report as a whole, not one isolated point. Use 整体 before a noun or description when referring to the complete system, work, or message.
传达 “传达” means “convey” or “communicate”; in “传达的信息”, it describes the message that the report conveys. The action is placed before 的 to identify the information being conveyed. Use 传达 + information, meaning, view, or message when communicating it to others.
信息 “信息” means “information” or “message”; here it refers to the content conveyed by the report overall. In “传达的信息”, it is the information being communicated. Use it for facts, content, or a message passed from one person or source to another.
把 “把” marks “更新后的版本” as the object placed before the action in “把更新后的版本发给更广泛的群体”. This structure highlights what will be acted on and then states what happens to it. A common pattern is 把 + object + action or result.
更新 “更新” means “update”; in “更新后的版本”, it describes the process that produced the newer version. It appears before 后 to identify the state after updating. Use 更新 + document, file, information, or version when bringing it to a newer state.
后 “后” means “after”; in “更新后的版本”, it marks the version as the one after the update. It follows “更新” and comes before “的” to modify “版本”. Use action + 后 to refer to what happens after an action.
版本 “版本” means “version”, referring to the revised form of the report. In “更新后的版本”, it identifies the document after updating. Use it when distinguishing different forms or releases of a document, file, product, or text.
发给 “发给” means “send to” or “give by sending”; here it is used both for sending the version to the wider group and for sending it to the listener. The recipient follows 发给, as in “发给你”. Use 发给 + recipient when specifying who receives something that is sent.
群体 “群体” means “group” or “collective”; here it refers to the wider group that will eventually receive the report. In “更广泛的群体”, it describes the intended audience. Use it for a defined group of people considered together.
先 “先” means “first” or “beforehand”; in “先发给你”, it shows that the listener will receive the updated version before the wider group. It establishes the order of actions. Use 先 + action when saying what will happen first.
你 “你” means “you” and refers to the listener who will receive the updated version first. In “发给你”, it is the recipient of the sending action. Use it when addressing one person directly.

Grammar Points

过于 + 动词/形容词

过于依赖数据

guò yú yī lài shù jù

rely too heavily on data

过于放在动词或形容词前，表示程度超过适当范围，语气比“太”更正式。

更新后的 + 名词

更新后的版本

gēng xīn hòu de bǎn běn

updated version

“动词 + 后的”放在名词前作定语，表示动作完成后形成的状态。

Chinese Vocabulary

报告 noun
bào gào report
部分 noun
bù fen section; part
分享 verb
fēn xiǎng share
广泛 adv
guǎng fàn widely; broadly
怀疑 verb
huái yí suspect
建议 noun
jiàn yì recommendation; suggestion
论点 noun
lùn diǎn argument; point
缺乏 verb
quē fá lack; be deficient in
似乎 adv
sì hū seem; appear to
有力 adj
yǒu lì strong; compelling
证据 noun
zhèng jù evidence
之前 phrase
zhī qián before; beforehand

Quiz

Spelling

Tap the letters to spell the word.

report

Show Answer报告

widely; broadly

Show Answer广泛

lack; be deficient in

Show Answer缺乏

share

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